Trooper/ Officer [Archive]

uoplax13

01-24-2006, 11:56 PM

So, I know I might be hijacking this from the Chippies Only section (I saw it on the last post that shows up on the main page), but does it really bother you guys when people refer to you as troopers vs. officers? Is there a real big difference, or is that just something other states call thier highway patrolmen to make them feel tougher ;) ?

FuelInjection09

01-25-2006, 03:20 AM

I think it bothers some officers because they don't want to be confused with these guys:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/xoticmotors/troop51.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e269/xoticmotors/carramrod.jpg

:lol:

uoplax13

01-25-2006, 05:40 AM

hmm....I dunno about Farva, but the rest of the gang seems ok....

Flying Pig

01-25-2006, 05:41 AM

Some states you go to...State Troopers are actually feared. Most of it is their reputation, not reality. But when your called a trooper, and your station is referred to as Barracks....you gotta admit...thats cool. In some states, troopers act in a capacity as a Deputy Sheriff would here in Ca. Where the term "trooper" came from...I dont know. Im sure it came from the military. There are several State Police agencies where you salute Lt's and higher, and they have ranks like "First Sgt." "Sgt. Major" etc. North Carolina and Virginia would be examples.

Mac

01-25-2006, 08:27 AM

Doesn't bother me a bit - I've always liked "Trooper", myself....it wouldn't have hurt my feelings one bit if our Department had adopted it.

If you wanna see somebody who gets tweaked about a title, call an SO Deputy "Officer" some time! :smile: Deputies like being called Deputy (and I can respect that...I've always thought it was a cool title)

x MAIT

01-25-2006, 11:31 AM

I always liked Highway Ninja. :lol:

Your Mentor

01-25-2006, 12:34 PM

I had one drunk in-custody refer to me as "Dep'ty" all the way to the jail.

uoplax13

01-25-2006, 03:04 PM

almost similar thing on a ride along I had a while back....I believe the guy dubbed me "ofsh...gurgle..." right before he passed out in the back seat... fun stuff.

Flying Pig

01-25-2006, 07:51 PM

Mentor...

Better than calling you "Guard" .....referring to the Corrections Deputies.

Your Mentor

01-26-2006, 02:09 PM

Well I have been called, "Boss," by numerous parolees.

Post250Explorer

01-26-2006, 04:04 PM

is "boss" a bad thing? better than some other stuff they could be calling you, right sir? lol

Fuller

01-26-2006, 04:10 PM

I always liked Highway Ninja. :lol:

Still laughing at that one every time I read it! :lol:

Flying Pig

01-26-2006, 08:07 PM

Boss is a prison term. If someone calls you boss on the street, it should be a clue. Having worked Corrections myself, some seasoned inmates will tell you it is backwards for "Sorry Son Of a Bitch"

Mac

01-26-2006, 08:46 PM

Boss is a prison term. If someone calls you boss on the street, it should be a clue. Having worked Corrections myself, some seasoned inmates will tell you it is backwards for "Sorry Son Of a Bitch"
Exactly. Just as they refer to the COs as "HACK" (Horse's Ass Carrying Keys).

Post250Explorer

01-27-2006, 09:38 AM

HA, shows how smart i am :confused: